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CF17 WNE

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Brown Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,177 mi
Last recorded71,177 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF17 WNE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 71,177 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 69,390 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 67,247 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 64,968 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 63,507 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 63,494 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 61,560 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 61,559 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2020

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How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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CF17 WNE is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Brown with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 44,034 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CF17 WNE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 9 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CF17 WNE registered?

CF17 WNE is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 July 2017.

Is CF17 WNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF17 WNE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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